Brass Radiator Valves

Match the valve shape to how your pipe reaches the radiator: angled valves suit side‑inlet radiators with pipes coming up from below or bottom‑inlet radiators with pipes coming through the wall; straight valves are for side inlets with pipework running along the wall or bottom inlets with pipes from the floor; corner valves work where pipes run along the wall into a side inlet or along the wall into a bottom inlet. Measure where your pipe meets the wall or floor and check the valve descriptions — most products here are 15mm, so make sure your pipe size matches. For example, if your towel rail's pipe runs along the wall into a side inlet, choose a corner valve for a neat finish.

Thermostatic valves give you room‑by‑room temperature control by sensing the air and throttling flow, so they're ideal in rooms where you want consistent temperatures or energy savings; manual valves are simpler and fine for spaces where you set one level and leave it. Many thermostatic packs on the site include a lockshield for balancing, which helps when replacing both ends together. If you have a spare radiator in a seldom‑used room, a manual valve is perfectly adequate and cost‑effective.

Most items listed are 15mm, so they fit standard 15mm copper or PTFE‑lined pipework — check your pipe diameter first. Also look at whether the pack includes a lockshield and sleeves; several Solaro and DuraTherm packs bundle valves, lockshield and sleeves for a neat, matching finish. If your pipes are a non‑standard size, you'll need an adaptor, but for the majority of UK radiators 15mm brass valves will fit straight away.

Brushed brass offers a warm, contemporary look that works well with modern radiators and mixers, while traditional or ornate heads (for example the Arroll wooden or ornate head options) suit period bathrooms and classic towel rails. Think about the rest of your finishes: brushed brass pairs beautifully with warm wood and matt black accents, whereas an old‑English brass ornate head complements Victorian radiators. If you want subtle elegance, a Solaro brushed brass thermostatic valve gives a clean modern look without drawing too much attention.

A dual fuel thermostatic valve is designed for towel radiators that have both central heating and an electric heating element; it allows thermostatic control when the central heating is on but also works with the electric element when the boiler is off. This is handy if you want a warm towel rail in summer without running the whole heating system. The range includes Solaro dual fuel thermostatic corner options in 15mm, so you can match the valve to your pipe layout and retain precise temperature control.